Overview
Alberto Distefano is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Distefano is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dacryoadenitis, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Entropion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003
17 E 102nd St, New York, NY 10029
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alberto Distefano
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alberto Distefano?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alberto Distefano by calling their office at 212-979-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alberto Distefano a top-rated expert for Dacryoadenitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alberto Distefano is classified as an Distinguished expert for Dacryoadenitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alberto Distefano specialize in?
While Dr. Alberto Distefano is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dacryoadenitis, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Alberto Distefano participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alberto Distefano has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dacryoadenitis. You can view a list of Dr. Alberto Distefano's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alberto Distefano accept my insurance?
Dr. Alberto Distefano accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-979-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- DacryoadenitisDr. Distefano isDistinguished. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Distefano isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. Distefano isDistinguished. Learn about Ptosis.
- Advanced
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Distefano isAdvanced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- BlepharitisDr. Distefano isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Distefano isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- ChalazionDr. Distefano isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- EntropionDr. Distefano isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Distefano isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Distefano isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Distefano isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Distefano isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- BoilsDr. Distefano isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Distefano isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- ChemosisDr. Distefano isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.